Charles Town picks and analysis: December 3
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
2-1-4-5
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Heidi T (5-2) was solid third last out and gets the nod for mild upset in competitive event to kick off the card. #1 Miss Corey (9-5) won last out and looms the logical favorite in this spot and certainly merits respect here. #4 Don’t Tell Grandma (3-1) was solid second last out and won three back for trainer Jeff Runco and could play minor spoiler role in this spot. #5 Selena Sing (3-1) won two back in Indiana but will gave to atone for modest effort in local debut here last out.
RACE 2
3-4-1-7
In this two-turn event for $4,000 claiming fillies and mares, #3 Thunderturtle (3-5) returns from Laurel and exits a tough starter allowance here two back and looms the one to beat at a short price for trainer Dale Capuano. #4 Chit Chat Girl (9-2) has been second four times in 15 winless outings this year for trainer Alfonso Arias but merits respect here for mild upset. #1 Upsy Daisy Do (12-1) gets favorable inside draw and could complete the trifecta at a generous price here. #7 Limonata (4-1) is also in quest of first win this season but merits respect for mild upset chance.
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RACE 3
3-2-1-7
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming state-bred fillies and mares, #3 How Is She (4-1) exits allowance company and gets the nod for mild upset off the drop for trainer Dewayne Johnson. #2 Miss Lauren (3-1) won two back against similar and exits allowance event for this spot for trainer Tim Grams. #1 Carnival Lucky (7-2) was solid second last out for trainer David Walters and merits respect with favorable rail draw. #7 Heretodaygonmanana (5-1) will make her presence know late despite outside draw.
RACE 4
8-1-3-4
In this two-turn maiden $15,000 claiming, #8 Cowgirl Shine (6-5) was second at this level last out after exiting maiden special weight foes and looms the solid choice here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Concert Hall (8-1) was good third in local debut and gets favorable rail draw with upset chance. #3 Gatita Suave (9-2) was seventh in career debut at Laurel last out against tougher and merits respect here. #4 Beethoven Frieze (4-1) was sixth in career debut against maiden special weight foes and deserves a look here for trainer Javier Contreras.
RACE 5
1-8-2-9
In this two-turn event for $10,000 claimers, #1 Proud Union (4-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and gets the nod for mild upset here. #8 The Man to See (7-2) makes local debut for trainer Lacey Gaudet and merits respect in this spot. #2 Playboy Roy (9-2) has been third in each of last two outings for trainer Joan Reynolds and looks to continue that trend here. #9 Bet On Bitz (6-1) merits respect despite outside draw here for trainer Crystal Pickett.
RACE 6
3-2-7-1
In this rare, three-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #3 Determined Charm (5-2) graduated last out against maiden special weight foes and seeks repeat bid for trainer Phil Schoenthal. #2 Dry Well (4-1) makes local debut after spending her career facing tougher foes at Laurel Park and merits upset chance in competitive group. #7 Someday Is Today (2-1) looms the tepid choice here for trainer Anthony Farrior and deserves a serious look despite tricky outside draw. #1 Social Exclusion (20-1) makes local debut after facing similar at Finger Lakes and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here.
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RACE 7
4-3-8-1
In this interesting two-turn allowance for state-bred two-year-olds, #4 Honeyquist (3-5) was the beaten favorite in the Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders’ Classic and gets chance to atone for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Juba’s Notion (6-1) won the Moscarelli two back then was fourth as the choice in the West Virginia Futurity last out for owner-breeder-trainer John A. Casey and deserves a look here. #8 Pinnacle Reef (12-1) has already been beaten choice in a pair of local stakes for trainer Jeff Runco but could finally deliver on that promise in this spot. #1 No Love for Juba (9-2) circled the field to capture the West Virginia Futurity last out for owner-trainer James W. Casey and will be running late here.
RACE 8
10-9-8-7
In this interesting maiden $5,000 claiming event to cap the Saturday card, #10 Red Prietess (3-1) gets favorable outside draw and looms the one to beat as the tepid choice for trainer Bobby Bailes. #9 Fessin Up (6-1) is still in quest of first win this season for owner-trainer John Stahlin but gets favorable draw and merits respect at a decent price. #8 Treat Me Special (9-2) was solid second last out in local debut for trainer Ned Allard and deserves a look here. #7 Blue Bonnie (8-1) has yet to hit the board in seven starts this year but could should be in a good spot throughout to complete several gimmicks.
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Bet “Shannrun”a ton and”Cryptic Code”a load in the Exacta.
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